No. 5,541 in German
besenheide
"Besenheide" in English means "common heather," a flowering plant species (Calluna vulgaris).
In a sentence
Im Herbst blüht die Besenheide wunderschön.
In autumn, the ling blooms beautifully.
Here, 'Besenheide' refers to the plant, specifically its blooming characteristic.
Die Besenheide wird oft in Gärten gepflanzt.
Ling is often planted in gardens.
In this sentence, 'Besenheide' denotes the plant used commonly for decoration in gardens.
Während unserer Wanderung sahen wir wilde Besenheide am Wegesrand.
During our hike, we saw wild ling by the roadside.
Here, 'Besenheide' is used to describe the natural occurrence of the plant in its habitat.
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